When Buicks were Buicks, they were an awful lot like the 2017 Buick Regal. It's more prestigious than a mere Chevrolet and not as pretentious as a Cadillac. It's that in-between sweet spot where sensible people make sensible decisions to buy sensible cars that reaffirm to the world just how darn sensible they truly are.

With that in mind, the 2017 model year is very much a carryover year for the Regal with few changes from 2016. It's all in anticipation of the next Regal generation appearing in time for the 2018 model year. That may be to buyers' advantages as inventories are sold down. But we expect the next Regal to be a significant leap forward from the current aging machine.

Buick first used the Regal name back in 1973 on its midsize two-door coupes and four-door sedans. Back then midsize cars were enormous and had V8 power and rear-wheel drive. Today's Regal is actually a redecorated version of the German-designed Opel Insignia. It's a midsize (by 21st-century standards) four-door sedan with front drive, but with just enough shiny pieces and design flourishes to tie it back to previous Regal models.

Now assembled in Ontario, Canada, the North American market Regal is slightly different from the version built in and optimized for China. There are five different trim levels to choose from, starting from the basic Regal 1SV powered by a gravel-voiced, 182-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder that's best avoided. The four higher trim levels — Sport Touring, Regal, Premium II and GS — are all powered by a more advanced, turbocharged 2.0-liter four making 259 hp and a truly impressive 295 pound-feet of torque between 3,000 and 4,000 rpm. Both engines are backed by standard six-speed automatic transmissions. Trust us, you want the turbo engine.

Oh yeah, all-wheel drive is an option. Particularly for those of you who live in snowy areas and don't want a Subaru.

While the Regal drives well and looks pretty good, it's cramped in the rear-seat area and not generous in truck room either. There are better practical choices on the market, even if they aren't as powerful or good-looking as a well-equipped Regal.

The Regal that returns the best fuel mileage, at least according to the EPA ratings, is a front driver equipped with the 2.0-liter turbo four. It's rated at 24 mpg combined (21 city/29 highway). The thirstiest Regal is an all-wheel-drive model also equipped with the turbo four. That car is rated at 22 mpg combined (19 city/27 highway).

To find a great deal on the Regal, use the resources here on Edmunds and find one from a great dealer at a good price. We're here to help.

Save up to $300 on one of 10 used 2017 Buick Regals for sale at dealerships within 25 miles with prices as low as $15900 as of May 24, 2018, based on data from 10 dealers and 11 consumer-driven dealer ratings ranging from 3 to 5 out of 5 stars.

Price comparisons for used 2017 Buick Regal trim styles:

The used 2017 Buick Regal GS is priced around $29032 with average odometer reading of 5884 miles.

The used 2017 Buick Regal Sport Touring is priced around $18844 with average odometer reading of 31366 miles.

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Is the 2017 Buick Regal a good car? Edmunds experts have compiled a robust series of ratings and reviews for the 2017 Buick Regal and all model years in our database. Our rich content includes expert reviews and recommendations for the 2017 Regal featuring deep dives into trim levels and features, performance, mpg, safety, interior, and driving. Edmunds also offers expert ratings, road test and performance data, long-term road tests, first-drive reviews, video reviews and more.

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What do people think of the 2017 Buick Regal? Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2017 Buick Regal and all its trim types. Overall, Edmunds users rate the 2017 Regal a 5 on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2017 Regal.

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Review I had to give my wife the Cadillac so I wanted a nice car that was near luxury that was quiet, sporty and comfortable with good gas mileage. The Regal is a great car and I am getting an average of 27 mpg. If you want to get up and go it has the power yet is very comfortable. I had bought a used 2013 Regal and was in a 3 car wrecked. The weight and safety helped me to avoid injury. I bought the 2017 and never looked at anything else.

Used 2017 Buick Regal listings and inventory: Shop Edmunds' used car, SUV, and truck listings of over 6 million pre-owned vehicles to find a cheap used and certified pre-owned (CPO) 2017 Buick Regals for sale near you. There are currently 84 used and CPO 2017 Regals listed for sale in your area, with list prices as low as 15900 and mileage as low as 0. Simply research the type of used car, SUV, or truck you're interested in and then select a vehicle from our massive database to find cheap pre-owned vehicles for sale near you. Once you have identified a used vehicle you're interested in, check the Carfax and Autocheck vehicle history reports, read dealer reviews, and find out what other owners paid for the used 2017 Buick Regal. Then select Edmunds' special offers, perks, deals, and incentives to contact the dealer of your choice and save up to 5988 on a used or CPO 2017 Regal available from one of 2632 dealerships in your area.

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Used 2017 Buick Regal listings and inventory: Shop Edmunds' used car, SUV, and truck listings of over 6 million pre-owned vehicles to find a cheap used and certified pre-owned (CPO) 2017 Buick Regals for sale near you. There are currently 84 used and CPO 2017 Regals listed for sale in your area, with list prices as low as 15900 and mileage as low as 0. Simply research the type of used car, SUV, or truck you're interested in and then select a vehicle from our massive database to find cheap pre-owned vehicles for sale near you. Once you have identified a used vehicle you're interested in, check the Carfax and Autocheck vehicle history reports, read dealer reviews, and find out what other owners paid for the used 2017 Buick Regal. Then select Edmunds' special offers, perks, deals, and incentives to contact the dealer of your choice and save up to 5988 on a used or CPO 2017 Regal available from one of 2632 dealerships in your area.

What's a good price on a used 2017 Buick Regal ?

Save up to $300 on one of 10 used 2017 Buick Regals for sale at dealerships within 25 miles with prices as low as $15900 as of May 24, 2018, based on data from 10 dealers and 11 consumer-driven dealer ratings ranging from 3 to 5 out of 5 stars.

Price comparisons for used 2017 Buick Regal trim styles:

The used 2017 Buick Regal GS is priced around $29032 with average odometer reading of 5884 miles.

The used 2017 Buick Regal Sport Touring is priced around $18844 with average odometer reading of 31366 miles.

Shop with Edmunds for perks and special offers on used cars, trucks, and SUVs near you. Doing so could save you hundreds or thousands of dollars. Edmunds also provides consumer-driven dealership sales and service reviews to help you make informed decisions about what cars to buy and where to buy them.